Subtract fractions and decimals practice. What is eight -7 1/4

Answer 1

To subtract mixed numbers, you first need to convert the mixed number into an improper fraction.
For the mixed number 7 1/4, the improper fraction is (7 * 4 + 1)/4 = 29/4.

Now, the subtraction becomes 8 - 29/4.

To subtract fractions, you need to have a common denominator. The common denominator in this case is 4.

Now, rewrite 8 as a fraction with a denominator of 4:

8 = 8/1 = 32/4.

Subtracting the fractions gives:

32/4 - 29/4 = (32 - 29)/4 = 3/4.

Therefore, eight minus 7 1/4 is equal to 3/4.